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by Spannerrash
Sun May 04, 2025 2:58 pm
Forum: General Banter
Topic: ChatGPT poem
Replies: 0
Views: 1242

ChatGPT poem

Help me understand please.

I've just been experimenting with openAi, basically because I'm bored. I asked it to write a poem about an S8. I asked it to do it as dramatic. I was surprised by the result which I find pretty good.

I know absolutely nothing about AI. Is this a generic response or has ...
by Spannerrash
Fri May 02, 2025 5:28 pm
Forum: Part number requests
Topic: AC Compressor for D2 S8
Replies: 9
Views: 3958

Re: AC Compressor for D2 S8

Personally, living in Leeds, I've never had a problem with AUTODOC deliveries apart from they are so slooooow. Whatever I order I always figure in 3 weeks delivery. No a problem if your car is not a daily driver.
by Spannerrash
Tue Apr 29, 2025 4:49 pm
Forum: Gearbox
Topic: Gearbox failure at 90,000mls
Replies: 15
Views: 65815

Re: Gearbox failure at 90,000mls

I take your point also about aligning the clutch plates with the box in the horizontal position. I bought a 5hp24 from a BMW to practice stripping and rebuilding with good success. I automatically stood it on it's end in my workshop and so never even considered how much more difficult it would be ...
by Spannerrash
Tue Apr 29, 2025 4:37 pm
Forum: Gearbox
Topic: Gearbox failure at 90,000mls
Replies: 15
Views: 65815

Re: Gearbox failure at 90,000mls

Thanks for that detailed reply MJ, very much appreciated. I'll go back to planning dropping the engine gearbox and subframe complete. 👍
by Spannerrash
Tue Apr 29, 2025 10:32 am
Forum: Part number requests
Topic: AC Compressor for D2 S8
Replies: 9
Views: 3958

Re: AC Compressor for D2 S8

I've noticed with AUTODOC that the prices can change from day to day. Mondays seem to be the cheapest. 💷
by Spannerrash
Tue Apr 29, 2025 10:29 am
Forum: Gearbox
Topic: Gearbox failure at 90,000mls
Replies: 15
Views: 65815

Re: Gearbox failure at 90,000mls

Hi again all
Whilst my car is pretty much a drive ornament at the moment my brain keeps turning over looking for options. Here is one I would like opinions on please.

Is it possible to remove the engine whilst leaving the gearbox in the car?

My initial starting point on this project, should I ...
by Spannerrash
Mon Apr 28, 2025 10:40 pm
Forum: Part number requests
Topic: AC Compressor for D2 S8
Replies: 9
Views: 3958

Re: AC Compressor for D2 S8

Anything wrong with this Denso unit? I think it's the oem one, although not 100 percent sure.
by Spannerrash
Wed Apr 16, 2025 3:34 pm
Forum: Electrics
Topic: Headlight ballast control unit.
Replies: 4
Views: 6881

Re: Headlight ballast control unit.

Thanks for the replies, much appreciated.
by Spannerrash
Sat Apr 05, 2025 2:18 am
Forum: Electrics
Topic: Headlight ballast control unit.
Replies: 4
Views: 6881

Re: Headlight ballast control unit.

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by Spannerrash
Fri Apr 04, 2025 2:01 pm
Forum: Electrics
Topic: Headlight ballast control unit.
Replies: 4
Views: 6881

Headlight ballast control unit.

Hi all
Just a quick question. Do these headlight ballast units need programming? I.e if I bought a second hand unit say from a TT, same part number, would it need any programming to work on an S8 D2?

Thanks Frank